The Magna City Council scheduled a public hearing for August 25, 2026, to discuss a proposed restaurant location in Magna, according to a notice published August 21.
The hearing is intended to gather public comment regarding the proposed location for The GEM Pizzeria and Bearded Brothers Brewing. Proposed by Jeff Isbel, the restaurant would be located at 8945 W 2700 S, Magna, Utah 84044. The notice stated that the proposed restaurant does not meet statutory distance requirements regarding its proximity to the Magna Library.
The meeting will take place at the Broadway Building, located at 3151 S Broadway Street, Magna, Utah 84044, at 6:00 p.m. During the hearing, the Council will consider public comments to determine if they will include an acknowledgment and authorization of the restaurant's proximity to the library in any local consent. The Utah Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission maintains final authority over issuing or denying the restaurant license.
No local consent will be issued during the public hearing itself. Per Utah Code Section 32B-1-202(7), any local consent containing such authorization cannot be issued until at least 30 days after the public meeting.
Interested individuals may attend the meeting or submit written comments to City Recorder Diana Baun at dbaun@magna.utah.gov before the hearing. Reasonable accommodations for the hearing can be requested through the Magna City Recorder at (385) 377-9466 at least three working days in advance.
